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The Empire Builder – Difficult Person Type 6

Empire Builders look like natural leaders, inspiring and full of confidence. But when it’s all bravado, they’ll crush dissent and shoot the messenger rather than face a complex issue. Here’s what to do about it.

The Revolutionary – Difficult Person Type 5

Working with a Revolutionary can feel like holding a tiger by the tail: but with the right leadership they can be transformational.

Disconnection at Work: A Common Stress Strategy in Difficult People

Why some people disconnect at work under pressure - and what to do if you're dealing with one of my top-row difficult types.

The Martyr at Work- How to lead and develop a difficult but principled colleague

Judgemental, disdainful, self-sacrificing. The Martyr might despise you or burn you out. But one thing they won’t do is compromise!

How Leaders can Spot, Deal With and Transform a Dark Strategist

A Dark Strategist thinks you're stupid and treats people like chess pieces. Here's how to spot them—and lead them better.

How Leaders Can Spot, Deal With, and Transform a Scary Specialist

Is your team held hostage by a Scary Specialist? Learn how to spot, manage and transform them into your team’s biggest asset.

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The Motivation Equation

Motivation is like a chain - only as strong as its weakest link. Here's my top five tips for motivating yourself and others

Are You a Leader?

How do you measure up to these contemporary definitions of leadership?

Motivation: Towards Pleasure and Away From Pain

Here's how to discover something new about your own motivations and those of the people around you

Having Purpose

Life Purpose isn't given - you have to decide it for yourself